Black Attorney Sues ACLU of Southern California for Wrongful Termination and Discrimination

A former attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California has accused the nonprofit organization of racial discrimination and wrongful termination in a new lawsuit filed in Los Angeles in June. The black woman was fired from her position as a staff attorney at the ACLU in February 2020 after she spoke […]
Vivant Smart Home hit with racial discrimination lawsuits

Vivant Smart Home have been sued by four former employees who allege that the company engaged in racist behavior, thus creating a hostile work environment. The lawsuits allege the same type of behavior that was alleged in similar lawsuits filed earlier in the against Vivant’s sister company, Vivant Solar. Although the companies are separate, they […]
California adds protections to law prohibiting national origin discrimination

In the midst of an ongoing nationwide discussion concerning immigration policies, California has strengthened its protections for employees and applicants on the basis of their national origin. The amendments to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, which went into effect July 1, 2018, clarify and broaden the definition of “national origin.” According to the […]
California to begin anti-discrimination testing of Airbnb hosts

Regulators at the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing plan to begin testing Airbnb hosts to prevent discrimination. This decision comes after a recent incident in which an Airbnb host in Big Bear, California, was fined for discrimination after cancelling a reservation because the guest was Asian-American. The guest, Dyne Suh, was on her […]
Former Versace employee files racial discrimination lawsuit

Former employee for a Versace retailer in Pleasanton, California, filed a lawsuit alleging that he was discriminated against based on his race and wrongfully terminated. The lawsuit claims the store employees used a secret code whenever a black customer entered the store. The plaintiff, Christopher Sampiro, claims in the suit that he was wrongfully terminated […]
What to do if you think you were fired due to racial discrimination

If you have reason to believe you were wrongfully terminated from your job because of racial discrimination, you may have legal claims against your employer. There are several actions you can take to advance your rights. 1. Identifying racial discrimination in the workplace Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and California’s Fair Employment and […]